Indie screenwriter and director Jeff Baena has died at 47 years old. Representatives for Baena's wife, "Parks and Rec" star Aubrey Plaza," directed CBS News to a report of Baena's death by Deadline. His death was also confirmed to CBS News by the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office. The coroner's office reported that Baena died by suicide.

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Jeff Baena, the independent filmmaker who collaborated with his wife, Aubrey Plaza, on the movies 'Life After Beth' and 'The Little Hours,' has died at 47.